New general manager at Al Diar Capital Hotel

Ali Salih steps into the role from his position as general manager of Mafraq Hotel and prior to that at Mirfa Hotel. He opened Mirfa Hotel in May 2003, recruited all the staff and was in full charge of everything including monitoring the overall performance of all departments and preparing the budget. In May 2006, he took over as general manager of Mafraq Hotel and introduced superior room facilities and wireless internet access in all rooms. Mr. Salih also succeeded in doubling Mafraq Hotel's budgeted profits.

Salih holds a bachelors degree in Hotel Management, a Masters degree in Hospitality with Tourism Management and he brings with him over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to his joining Mirfa Resort and Mafraq Hotel in Abu Dhabi, Salih held several key positions in the UK, such as house manager of Fraser Suites Kensington, and general manager of Brondesbury Park Hotel.

Commenting on his new appointment, Salih said that he is very pleased to join Al Diar Capital Hotel which is positioned as the perfect business stopover in the heart of Abu Dhabi's business district.

He said: 'After establishing and managing Mirfa and Mafraq Hotel for over four years, I think it is time for me to move on to the new challenge of running and guiding Al Diar Capital Hotel-which recently celebrated its 5th anniversary- into a new era of hospitality'.

The strength of Al Diar Capital Hotel, according to Salih, is that it is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi's business district.

Salih has got a very busy agenda for Al Diar Capital Hotel over the next couple of years. 'By early next month, we'll have introduced new fast internet access in all the rooms. We are also introducing tea and coffee facilities in all our 200 rooms to enhance our services and ensure guest satisfaction.

Al Diar Capital Hotel will be providing a five-star service within a 4-star hotel. The hotel's main focus now is to provide better quality and better value for all services', concluded Salih.

Al Diar Capital Hotel is managed by Al Diar Hotel & Resorts, a division of Abu Dhabi National Hotels based in Abu Dhabi.